On the recordDecember 5, 2019
Today I rise to recognize the work of the Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky. On October 30, 2019, the Association provided over 500 new pairs of shoes to Monroe County schools. The shoes were delivered to my hometown and my former school Tompkinsville Elementary. I am deeply grateful to the elected magistrates and commissioners who made this donation on behalf of the KMCA. Their actions represent the best of the Commonwealth and make me proud to represent one of its six congressional districts. I want to particularly thank several members of the KMCA from the Monroe County Fiscal Court: Magistrates Jamie Veach, Roger Deckard, Ricky Bartley, Ricky Graves, and Mark Williams, in addition to county judge, Mitchell Page. I also want to thank my good friend, J.C. Young, executive director of the Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association for spearheading the effort. {time} 1030 No child should worry that they might leave the house without adequate footwear, and because of the actions of the Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association, Monroe County's most vulnerable are better off today than they were only a few short weeks ago. Mr. Speaker, once again, I thank the KMCA for choosing Monroe County and for the time and energy they sacrificed to improve the everyday lives of dozens of schoolchildren. Their efforts are applauded in Kentucky's First Congressional District. ____________________
